Gabriel Morris

Experience

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  Quality Food Center

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2016

  Courtesy Clerk

  Assisted customers and maintained store facilities.

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  Cascadia College

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2018

  Mathematics Science Tutor

  Conveyed information and methods in chemistry, physics, and math to peers. Earned CRLA tutor proficiency certification.

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  Dreamcatcher Remodeling

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Remodeling Assistant

  Hauled construction materials and maintained worksite cleanliness.

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  Western Washington University

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Performed independent research on novel polymers and new synthetic methods. Performed syntheses and analyses with guidance of research advisor, interpreted results, and communicated findings. Operated a Schlenk line for synthesis under an inert atmosphere, purified products, and analyzed products with 1H NMR and FTIR. Tutored peers in chemistry (general & organic), math (algebra, pre-calc, calc, trig, & stats), physics, and various other sciences. Worked alongside other tutors and tutoring center organizers to convey information to students, assess tutoring effectiveness, continue improving professional growth, and transition all systems to online in order to deal with 2020 campus closure.

  • Polymer Research Chemist

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Mathematics Science Tutor

    Sept 2019 - Jun 2020
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  NanoString Technologies, Inc.

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

  Follow detailed work instructions according to process, product, and Quality System requirementsCollaborate with Manufacturing team members and leaders to prioritize and schedule daily production needsWork both independently and in a team environmentPerform Incoming QC on raw materialsOperate laboratory robotics systemsPrepare raw materials for inclusion in finished productsManufacture reagents critical to various nCounter assays and internal processesManufacture intermediates and finished productsPerform QC testing of intermediates and finished productsProcess ERP/NAV tasks as assignedPerform data analysis and trending of production items, including troubleshooting with guidanceAssist with document revisionsAssist with inventory management and ordering as neededAssist with preparation of Quality System documentation, such as NCMR and DeviationsBuild collaborative working relationships within the group and with other Manufacturing groups, as neededDemonstrate technical understanding of assigned processesDemonstrate ability to train less experienced teammates on assigned processes Show less Follow detailed work instructions according to process, product, and Quality System requirementsCollaborate with Manufacturing team members and leaders to prioritize and schedule daily production needsWork both independently and in a team environmentPerform Incoming QC on raw materialsPrepare raw materials for inclusion in finished productsOperate and maintain laboratory roboticsManufacture reagents critical to various nCounter assays and internal processesManufacture intermediates and finished productsPerform QC testing of intermediates and finished products Show less

  • Manufacturing Research Associate II

    Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Manufacturing Research Associate I

    Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
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  Confidential clients

  Feb 2023 - now

  Maintained up-to-date knowledge of processes, research, and best practicesDesigned and modeled functional parts for manufacturability using Fusion 360 and Blender softwareOptimized heat-treatment process for manufacturing thermally-resistant, highly-crystalline polymer partsUtilized orthogonal array statistical experiment design (Taguchi method) to optimize processesSelected material and manufacturing parameters for optimal appearance and strengthManaged code repositories and wrote in Python, Klipper, and G-code with Microsoft Visual Studio CodeInitiated, assembled, calibrated, maintained, and updated FDM 3D printing environmentDiagnosed and repaired liquid handling robotics and powder dispensing systems Show less Supported cGMP manufacturing of pharmaceutical product in a cleanroom environmentPrioritized buffer compounding, equipment cleaning, and autoclaving to meet manufacturing timelineOperated production-scale sanitary HPLC system for purification of target glycoproteinAwarded for going above and beyond to restore manufacturing area cGMP status after uncontrolled vessel release, working with a team to perform a typically four-day recovery process in one nightVolunteered on Emergency Response Team and participated in first aid and rescue trainingCertified in use of SCBA equipment and hazmat incident responseProcessed and updated work order statuses in Maximo and SmartsheetWrote code to create automatic calendar for scheduling production activitie Show less

  • Manufacturing & Design Consultant

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Manufacturing Associate II

    Feb 2023 - now
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  Partner Therapeutics

  Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

  Manufacturing Associate

  Supported cGMP manufacturing of pharmaceutical product in a cleanroom environmentPrioritized buffer compounding, equipment cleaning, and autoclaving to meet manufacturing timelineOperated production-scale sanitary HPLC system for purification of target glycoproteinReceived awards for volunteering to restore manufacturing area cGMP status after uncontrolled vessel release, working with a team to perform a typically four-day recovery process in one nightVolunteered on Emergency Response Team and participated in first aid and rescue trainingCertified in use of SCBA equipment and hazmat incident responseProcessed and updated work order statuses in Maximo and SmartsheetWrote code to create automatic calendar for scheduling production activities Show less